Friendswood, Texas - The 8th annual KIDFISH event has been scheduled in Friendswood on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 9 a.m. until noon at Friendswood's Centennial Park Pond. 

The KIDFISH Foundation will stock over 750 pounds of adult fish in the Centennial Park Pond for participants to catch. There is no pre-registration required. Bait, tackle, and loaner rods will be provided to children who do not have their own equipment. Starting March 25th, participants can pick up registration forms at local schools, Friendswood City Hall, the Friendswood Library, Friendswood Activity Building, Friendswood Chamber of Commerce building, and at Centennial Park on the day of the KIDFISH Event.

KIDFISH is a non-profit outreach program designed to give children 16 and under the chance to experience the sport of fishing and the outdoors. A minimum donation of $10 will allow participants to receive awards such as t-shirts, hats, and trophies and the funds go toward expanding the KIDFISH Program. It is not necessary to bring a donation to participate. All children will receive a gift bag, KIDFISH ribbon, and diploma. Longest fish winners, first and second place in each age group will receive a large trophy.

This event will qualify event participants for the 2010 KIDFISH Classic. Qualifiers for the classic will be the top fundraisers over $50, the children catching the longest fish in their age group and any child fundraising $100 or more. The Classic will feature unforgettable fishing for trophy catfish up to 30 pounds. First prize will be a $1000 savings bond for the child and $1000 cash for the child's school.

For registration information or to volunteer at the event, contact KIDFISH toll free at 877-733-5646 or 254-982-4887 or go to www.kidfish.com.